Who We Are

The DPTA is the legally recognized bargaining unit for the teachers and professional staff in the Deer Park School District. The Deer Park teachers are members of the New York State United Teachers. We are also affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers, National Education Association, the AFL-CIO and the Long Island Federation of Educators, otherwise known as LIFE.Our primary purpose is to work together to maximize educational opportunities available to the students in Deer Park.

As teachers in Deer Park, we have become an integral part of the lives of our students and the community. We continue to be involved daily. Look for us at your child’s sporting events, concerts, plays, local benefits, and fundraisers. You can always tell who the DPTA teachers are. They're the ones rooting for your children and being there to show that their support goes well beyond the classroom, or even the school day. There is one phrase that says it all. We Care.